Senior Operational Auditor
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
An experienced business controls consultant that plans, organizes, conducts, supervises and formally reports on scheduled audit engagements that evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, within the COSO framework using a risk-based approach. Work and/or consult with process owners to identify, and report to audit and/or engagement management, inefficient and ineffective controls and process. Conduct engagements to assess compliance with AMERIGROUP policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, and contract terms and requirements. Assist Risk Management in the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 certification for key financial reporting controls within significant processes. Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, the results of engagements to all levels of management. Reviews the workpapers of assigned staff for effectiveness and to ensure there is sufficient evidence to support engagement objective, scope and conclusion. Provides a team leadership role and demonstrates abilities in the areas of decision making, project management, negotiation, and customer relations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the manager with the development and planning of audit engagement objectives and scope.
2. Coordinates with company management and accounting professionals, providing support and leadership in audit activities in accordance with the annual audit plan.
3. Reviews operational, compliance, and financial processes, systems, and controls, including identification of deficiencies, and promoting best practices with audit staff.
4. Develops audit programs that promote effective audit coverage.
5. Conduct pre-audit conferences to ensure audit objectives have been clearly and completely set forth to the process/business owner(s).
6. Perform fieldwork in a competent and professional manner.
7. Supervise auditors assigned and review staff auditors work papers.
8. Document risks and controls within the process/system being examined in accordance with the COSO framework.
9. Prepare audit work papers to support audit test work and conclusions.
10. Develop issues that identify the impact and root cause of the issue, which will assist/direct operation management to appropriate resolution.
11. Provide business control consulting services to process/business owners or management, sharing best practices that assist in remediating existing issues or enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation.
12. Demonstrate comprehension and ability to assess validity of existing policies and procedures and recommend sound alternatives.
13. Demonstrate capacity and evidence for effective decision making and drawing sound conclusions.
14. Ensure continuing development of effective professional relationships with auditee personnel.
15. Perform SOX 404 certification testing to validate the existence and effectiveness of the key financial reporting controls, including but not limited to, performing walkthroughs to asses the design of the system of internal controls, executing test plans for significant business processes and functions, developing control deficiency issues that will clearly present the issue, impact and root cause of the issue, and evaluating the financial significance of control deficiencies.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Required:
Bachelor degree
Education Preferred:
Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Years and Type of Experience Required:
A minimum of 3 years audit experience
Years and Type of Experience Preferred:
At least 5 years audit experience within recent experience in managed care
Specific Technical Skills Required:
High standards of personal integrity.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Understanding and practical knowledge of COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley regulation.
Process oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
High energy level, able to handle several projects at once.
Superior analytical skills.
Self-motivating
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient time management skills
Appreciation for cultural diversity and sensitivity towards target population.
Have apparent management potential.
Willing to travel (15%)
Specific Technical Skills Preferred:
Ability to perform data analysis using tools such as ACL, MS Access, Excel, etc.
Recent experience with SOX testing (302 or 404 testing)
Solid understanding of risk assessment and control concepts using the COSO framework
Accomplished analytical skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Healthcare knowledge desirable.
Certifications or Licensure Preferred:
CISA, CIA or CPA
SCOPE INFORMATION:
# Direct Reports: 0
# Indirect Reports: 0
Budgetary $ Responsibility: 0
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to operate a computer.
Must be able to operate a telephone.
Must be able work independently.
Must be able to travel on common carriers and adhere to AMERIGROUPs travel policies.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
AMERIGROUP Associates help make a difference in the hundreds of lives they touch every day. We understand that many of our members are moms and kids who depend on us to help them get the health care their family needs. If you share our commitment to improving people's lives, AMERIGROUP may have a place for you. AMERIGROUP Corporation is committed to associate career development and growth, providing opportunities in a culturally diverse, energetic environment. We take pride in offering extensive training programs, competitive compensation, incentives and excellent benefits including:
* Relocation Assistance
* Paid Accumulated Leave
* Holidays
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Short-Term Disability
* Long-Term Disability
* 401(k)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Company Sponsored Training
* Departmental Incentives
* Continued Career Growth and Development Opportunities
Job Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Number: 2987
Company URL: http://www.amerigroupcorp.com
Company Profile:
AMERIGROUP Corporation, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a multi-state managed health care company focused on serving people who receive health care benefits through public-sponsored programs including Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program, and FamilyCare. The Company currently operates in 9 states and the District of Columbia.
In 1994, AMERIGROUP was founded to respond to the growing need for private-sector partners in state managed health care programs for lower-income families and people with disabilities. Since its inception, AMERIGROUP has been a proven leader in meeting the states' objectives of providing accountability and improving access to health care while still controlling care costs. Today, AMERIGROUP is the largest corporation focused exclusively on the health care needs of Medicaid recipients and the uninsured.
Our mission is to operate a community-focused managed care company with an emphasis on the public sector health care market. We will coordinate our members' physical and behavioral health care, offering a continuum of education, access, care, and outcome, resulting in lower costs, improved quality and better health status for Americans.
If you share our commitment to improving people's lives, AMERIGROUP may have a place for you. We're growing dramatically and would like you to consider working for a leader in the healthcare industry. AMERIGROUP Corporation is committed to associate career development and growth, providing unlimited opportunities in a culturally diverse, energetic environment.
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